Error: The field ‘SchAFF’ is unexpected
This validation error occurs when e-filing a Minnesota 1120 combined return because affiliate members are missing valid
Minnesota Tax ID Numbers
.Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: SchAFF[1] Requirement: Schedule AFF Root Field complete all information for the designated filer and each affiliate doing business in Minnesota Requirement: Expecting SchM4T Error: Field 'SchAFF' is unexpected Element Name: SchAFF XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/SchAFF[1] XML Fragment: Shift Communications IncShift Communications, Inc. 1101 West River ParkwayMinneapolisMNError Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}SchAFF' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnDataState'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SchM4T.
Solution 1
- In lower members, go to .
- Go to theAffiliationssection.
- On theMinnesota ID NumberandFederal ID Numberline, enter the ID.
- Do a full recompute, consolidate the TopCon, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 2
- Go to /.
- Make sure there's a valid ID for all members included on Schedule AFF.
- Do a full recompute, consolidate the TopCon, then recreate the e-file.
note
Members listed on Schedule AFF need to obtain a valid, unique, 7-digit
Minnesota Tax ID Number
issued by the state. You can't use dummy numbers.Call the Minnesota Business Registration office at (651) 282-5225 to verify your tax ID number.